JD Art & Design- Coastal Home & Office Decor . Handcrafted Shell Art

Shell Art and Sea Treasures . . .I have a deep love for the ocean- you may have noticed this common thread running through my work... I have traveled to beaches worldwide collecting shells. The 1980's was just the beginning of working with shells.

A line of "EarthSea" jewelry featured brooches and earrings. The pieces were made from shells with sprinkles of raw gems and minerals. Shells used were irregular, broken shells smoothed from the waves. The collection, at that time, was exclusively sold at The Butler Institute of American Art gift shop in Youngstown, Ohio. You may view today's expanded line of sea treasures on the Jewelry page.

The current line of shell art includes shell topiary trees-mosaic and sculptural. They range in size from 8" to 5 feet for a dramatic interior statement.

Additionally, you will find embellished wreaths and small pieces of furniture encrusted by the ocean's jewels. Focusing on "repurposing" efforts, a line of ornaments are now offered. See what objects are being used for these pieces below.

The main focus offered lies in home decor however, a line of fun beach wear is included- visors and clutches that work for your ebook are now available.

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Hang this lovely shell wreath on the door, a wall. Or~ place a battery powered candle on a plate using the wreath as a candle ring. The shells are carefully placed according to shape and color on each piece.

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Shells are also applied to small, functional pieces as this shelf, a tray and, the blue vase seen below..... It is all about details~

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Here is a sampling of my repurposed CDs and DVDs now "replayed" as ornaments-

I use them in my trees outside- the back side is equally great for their shiny surface spinning around in the breeze. Some people have had luck using them in the garden to keep away birds. Others hang them around the patio to keep away the flies- rumor has it the flies see theirselves really big and think it is a predator!

$20.ea

My husband, Nick, and I make these treasures from porcelain castings.

When you purchase any of our pieces of shell art you are purchasing an extension of a wonderful day at the beach- a piece of art adorned with the beauty of nature. small 4" 12.ea . 6" 18.ea

The foam visors & felted clutches are embellished with shells and a sprinkling of raw gems- as amethyst, coral, jade... use the clutch as a purse, ebook or bible holder. visors 22.ea . clutches 30.ea.